Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 6

Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 6

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 6

Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 6

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lynette Colon

Used 1+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two eras of prehistory and what was the difference between them?

Paleolithic: nomads, hunting

Neolithic: settled, farming

Mesolithic: fishing, gathering

Neolithic: nomads, hunting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

Secondary: culmination of primary sources

Primary: eyewitness (diary, photographs)

Secondary: eyewitness (diary, photographs)

Primary: culmination of primary sources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the first civilizations develop in river valleys?

Abundance of natural resources

Annual flooding provided silt/nutrients

Access to advanced technology

Strategic military advantage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the first ever complex civilization develop?

China

India

Mesopotamia

Egypt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Maurya empire under Ashoka unite India?

Cultural assimilation

Economic sanctions

Religious tolerance

Military conquest

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key to the dynastic cycle in China?

Democratic elections

Divine right of kings

Mandate of Heaven (right to rule China, blessing from the gods)

Military conquest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Confucianism impact Chinese culture in positive and negative ways?

Positive: encouraged individualism, Negative: discouraged education

Positive: brought order to China based on filial piety (respect for elders), Negative: women did not have rights

Positive: promoted equality for all, Negative: led to social unrest

Positive: emphasized military strength, Negative: promoted corruption

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